Nordic Magic Healing: 1: Healing Galdr, Healing Runes

by Yves Kodratoff

Galdr is a song or howling by which a poem written in runes is "made active". Anthropological texts will often describe a healing ritual where the healer has been seen to mutter some indistinct words over the patient. This book gives these 'mutterings' back their true meaning and importance. It will also explain their rational value by clearly stating the root causes of the sickness, and explore their religious meaning. The poetry and creativity of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1581125739
• ISBN13: 9781581125733
• Release Date: June 2003
• Publisher: Universal Publishers
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 7.9"